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Welcome We are pleased that you have chosen the MOTORAZR™ V3c wireless phone. Speakerphone Volume Keys Left Soft Key Perform function in lower left Camera Key Send Key answer calls. Navigation Key Smart/ Voice Key Create voice records & voice dial names.
Getting Started CAUTION: Before using the phone for the first time, read the Important Safety and Legal Information included in the gray- edged pages at the back of this guide. About This Guide This guide shows how to locate a menu feature as follows: Find it: Press s >...
Install the Battery Charge the Battery New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use your phone, you need to install and charge the battery as described below. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. Using the Charger 1 Insert the charger into the USB connector...
Getting Started correct software drivers installed. Cables and software drivers are available in Motorola Original data kits, sold separately. Note: When your phone’s battery is dead or has a very low charge, you must use the phone’s charger to recharge the battery. You...
3 If necessary, enter your 4-digit unlock code (the last 4 digits of your phone number) and press OK to unlock the phone. Adjust Volume Press the up or down volume keys to: • increase or decrease earpiece volume during a call •...
2 Press P to end the call. Tip: You can set the phone to answer calls when you open the flip. (To activate, press s > G Settings > In-Call Setup > Answer Options > Open To Answer .) Note: If the phone is locked, you must first enter your 4-digit unlock code to answer the call.
View Your Phone Number To view your phone number from the home screen: • Press B #. • Press s > G Settings > m Phone Status > My Tel. Number While you are on a call, press Options, then select My Tel.
Highlight Features You can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls! This section describes some of your phone’s highlights. Camera Lens Smart/ Speakerphone Take self-portrait photo with camera when flip is closed. Accessory Connector Port Insert charger &...
The active viewfinder image appears on your display. Displays when you press S to change video settings. Zoom 480x640 Options Press left soft key to Press right soft key to view menu. return to previous screen. Options Press Options to open the Videos Menu (see “Videos Menu”...
Option Video Camera Setup Change Auto Repeat, Video Length, Full Screen, or Recording Sound. View Free Space See how much memory remains for storing video clips. Play a Video Clip To play a video clip stored on your phone: Find it: Press s > E My Stuff > Videos Scroll to the clip you want to view and press the center key s.
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Option Style Set to Color, Black and White, Antique, or Negative. Lighting Conditions Set to Automatic, Sunny, Cloudy, Indoor (Home), Indoor (Office), or Night. To view other options, press Options to open the Pictures Menu (see “Pictures Menu” following these steps). Point the camera lens at the photo subject, then: 1 Press the camera key b to take the...
Option Camera Setup Change resolution, image quality, or shutter tone. View Free Space See how much memory remains for storing pictures. Send a Multimedia Message A multimedia message contains embedded media objects (possibly including photos, pictures, animations, sounds, or voice records).
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To record and insert a new video clip, scroll to New Video and press Select. Record the video clip, then press s to store it. Select Insert to add the new video to the Multimedia Msg. 5 Press Send To. 6 Scroll to and select the entry to receive the message.
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MMS Menu Options While creating a multimedia message, press Options to open the MMS Menu, which can include the following options: Option Insert Insert multimedia objects, a new page for message text, or a phone number from the Contacts, Received, or Dialed list. Message Options (See table on page 15.) Delete Page...
Option Copy Text Highlight and copy a part of the message text (appears only if you have entered text into the boy of the message before pressing Options). Cut Text Highlight and cut a part of the message text (appears only if you have entered text into the boy of the message before pressing Options).
You can connect your phone to a Bluetooth headset or car kit, or connect to a PC to exchange and synchronize files. Your phone supports these Bluetooth profiles: • headset (optional Motorola Original™ accessory) • Handsfree Car Kit (optional Motorola Original accessory)
Note: All multimedia (video player, audio player, shutter tones) play from the speakerphone when your phone is connected to another Bluetooth device. Turn Bluetooth Power On or Set Bluetooth power to be on whenever your phone is on. s > G Settings > Connection Find it: >...
USB port on your computer, the computer may not recognize your phone. To transfer data between your phone and PC: • You must use the cables and install the Motorola Mobile PhoneTools software included with the Motorola Original™ data kit...
PC. To synchronize data between your phone and PC, select the Sync option from the Motorola Mobile PhoneTools software running on the PC. See the Mobile PhoneTools user’s guide for more information.
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Find it: Press s > G Settings > Initial Setup > TTY Setup TTY Mode can include the following options: Option Voice Return to standard voice mode. Transmit and receive TTY characters. Receive TTY characters but transmit by speaking into microphone. Transmit TTY characters but receive by listening to earpiece.
Learning to Use Your Phone See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. The Home Screen The home screen is displayed when you are not on a call or using the menu. You must be in the home screen to dial a phone number. Îì...
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System Alerts and Status Indicators Indicator 6 Signal Strength Indicator Vertical bars show the strength of the network connection. W Roaming Indicator Indicates phone is in a digital coverage area and is roaming off network. / Digital Indicator Indicates phone is in a CDMA digital coverage area.
Indicator õ Sounds Loud Indicates Style (in Ring Styles) is set to Loud. ô Sounds Soft Indicates Style (in Ring Styles) is set to Soft. Í All Sounds Off Indicates Style (in Ring Styles) is set to Silent. Î Vibrate On Indicates Style (in Ring Styles) is set to Vibrate.
Menus From the home screen, press the center key s to enter the main menu. Îì WED 12/07/05 040128o 12:45pm Left Soft Key Call History Contacts Perform left function. Center Key From home screen, press to open main menu. Learning to Use Your Phone Press S to scroll to a menu feature icon in the main menu.
Menu Shortcuts Your phone displays 4 menu icons in the middle of the home screen. Îì WED 12/07/05 12:45pm Call History Contacts Press S left, right, up, or down to open the menu represented by the icon you select. You can change the menu icons that appear in the home screen, or set your phone not to display icons in the home screen (see “Show or Hide...
• In an alphabetized list, press a key repeatedly to cycle through the letters on the key and highlight the closest matching list option • When an option has a list of possible values, press S left or right to scroll through and select a value.
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Choose a Text Entry Mode Multiple text entry mode make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages. The mode you select remains active until you select another mode. Press Options in any text entry screen, then scroll to and select Entry Mode to select 1 of the following entry modes: Primary The primary text entry method...
Using Capitalization Press 0 in any text entry screen to change text case. The following indicators show capitalization status: U=no capital letters V=capitalize next letter only T=all capital letters Text Entry Method Indicators When you select the Primary or Secondary text entry method, the following indicators identify the text entry setting: Primary...
1 Press a keypad key one or more times to cycle to the desired letter, number, or symbol. 2 Repeat the step above to enter all characters. Tip: Press S right to accept a word completion, or # to insert a space. In a text entry screen, you can press * to switch entry methods.
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Keys/Characters a b c 2 ä å á à â ã α ß ç d e f 3 δ ë é è ê φ g h i 4 ï í ì γ j k l 5 λ m n o 6 ñ ö ó ò ô õ ω p q r s 7 π...
• Press S left or right to move the flashing cursor to the left or right in a text message. • The first character of every sentence is capitalized. If necessary, press S down to force the character to lowercase before the cursor moves to the next position.
method is not available as the Primary or Secondary entry method, see page 29. 1 Press a keypad key one or more times to show possible letter combinations at the bottom of the screen. 2 Scroll left or right to highlight the combination you want.
Deleting Letters and Words Place the cursor to the right of the text you want to delete, and then: • Press B to delete 1 letter at a time. • Hold B to delete the entire message. Handsfree Speaker Note: You must open your phone’s flip to activate the speakerphone.
Find it: Press s > G Settings > Initial Setup > SpeakerPhone > 20 sec timeout Note: The handsfree speaker is disabled when you connect your phone to a handsfree car kit or headset accessory. Use Handsfree Speaker with Flip Closed 1 Open your phone’s flip.
contain 4 digits, and the security code must contain 6 digits. To change a code or password: Find it: Press s > G Settings > Security > New Passwords Select the type of code you wish to change, enter the old code when prompted, then enter the new code.
If You Forget a Code, PIN, or Password Note: Your phone’s 4-digit unlock code is originally set to the last 4 digits of your phone number, and the 6-digit security code is originally set to 000000. If you forget your security code, contact your service provider.
Setting Up Your Phone Set Ring Styles and Alerts Your phone rings and/or vibrates to notify you of an incoming call or to signal certain other events. This ring or vibration is called an alert. Set a Style Find it: Press s > G Settings > Ring Styles Tip: You can also press s >...
2 Scroll to the desired alert type and press or s. Change 3 Scroll to the desired detail setting and press Select or s. Note: Your phone plays a sample of each highlighted detail setting as you scroll through them. Answer Options You can use these alternative methods to answer an incoming call.
repeats for one minute, then the first frame of the animation displays. Tip: Turn off the screen saver to extend battery life. Find it: Press s > G Settings > Personalize > Screen Saver To select a picture to use as a screen saver: 1 Highlight Picture and press Change to view available pictures.
Find it: Press s > G Settings > Initial Setup > Backlight Talking Phone Settings You can set your phone to speak aloud the name of a Contacts entry when you highlight the entry in the Contacts list: Find it: Press s > G Settings > Personalize >...
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turns off the keypad backlight when it detects that enough ambient light is available. Inhibiting or covering the sensor can cause intermittent backlighting. Find it: Press s > G Settings > Initial Setup > Battery Save Setting Up Your Phone...
Calling Features For basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 7. Redial Number 1 Press N to view the dialed calls list. 2 Scroll to the entry you want to call. 3 Press N to redial the number. Automatic Redial When you receive a busy signal, your phone displays Call Failed, Number Busy.
Press the volume key up or down to silence the alert for the incoming call. Call an Emergency Number Your service provider programs 1 or more emergency phone numbers, such as 911, that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked.
Press Options to open the Options menu and perform various operations on the entry (see the table below). Press s to view entry details. The Options menu can include the following options: Option Store Create a Contacts entry with the number in the No.
Press Store to create a new Contacts entry with the number from the Notepad already entered in the No. field. Return an Unanswered Call Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, and displays: • the × (missed call) indicator •...
1-Touch Dial To call phonebook entries 1 through 9, press and hold the single-digit speed dial number for 1 second. Voicemail Voicemail messages that you receive are stored on the network. To listen to your messages, you must call your voicemail phone number.
Phone Features This section helps you locate features on your phone that were not described earlier in this guide. Main Menu This is the standard main menu layout. Menu organization and feature names may vary on your phone. Not all features may be available on your phone. Contacts Call History •...
Calling Features Features Auto PIN Dial Some networks require an authenticating PIN code to allow outgoing calls. Use this feature to automatically dial your PIN code. To activate Auto PIN Dial and save your PIN code: s > G Settings > Initial Setup > Auto PIN Dial Restrict Calls Restrict outgoing or incoming calls: s >...
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Features Create Preset Messages Enter and store prewritten messages that you can select and send later. s > F Messages > Preset Messages > [New Preset Message] Enter the message and press s to save it. Send Preset Message s > F Messages > Preset Messages >...
Features Cleanup Messages Delete all messages or only messages from the Outbox or Drafts folder: s > F Messages Press Options, then scroll to and select Cleanup Messages. Next, scroll to All, Outbox, or Drafts, and press Select. View Browser Alerts View special notifications from your Web browser: s >...
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Features Edit Entry Edit a Contacts entry: s > C Contacts > entry Press Options, then scroll to Edit and press Select. Copy Entry Copy a Contacts entry to another location in Contacts: s > C Contacts > entry > Options >...
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Features Set Speed Dial Number Assign a speed dial number to a Contacts entry: s > C Contacts > entry Press Options, then scroll to Edit and press Select. Scroll to Speed No. and press s. If necessary, press B to delete an existing speed dial number.
Features Sort Contacts Set the order in which Contacts entries are listed: s > C Contacts Press Options, then scroll to Setup and press Select. Next, scroll to Sort by and press Change. Scroll to Name, Speed No., or Email, and press Select.
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Your phone performs the corresponding action. Voice Commands Call <Name or #> Place a call to: • a Contacts entry whose name you speak • a Contacts entry whose phone number you speak. Call <Number> Place a call to a phone number you speak. Phone Features Voice Commands Send Text <Name or #>...
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Voice Commands Lookup <Name> Look up a Contacts entry by speaking the entry’s name. Go To <App> Use a voice shortcut to access the phone app (application) you specify: <Voicemail>, <Camera>, <Redial>, <Received Calls> Check <Item> View information on the item you speak: <Status>, <Signal>, <Network>, <Battery>, <My phone #>...
More Personalizing Features Features Call & Key Volumes s > G Settings > Ring Styles > Style Detail Scroll to Ring Volume or Key Volume and press Change. Menu Features Features Menu Language s > G Settings > Initial Setup > Language Show or Hide Menu Icons Show or hide menu feature icons in the home screen:...
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Features Master Clear Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer, and clear all user settings and entries: Warning: This option erases all user-entered information stored in your phone memory, including phonebook entries and downloaded files. Once you erase the information, it cannot be recovered.
Dialing Features Features DTMF Tones Your phone can send Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF) tones for calling card calls or to navigate automated systems such as banking by phone. Setting up DTMF tones: s > G Settings > Initial Setup > DTMF > Short, Long, or Off Switch between voice calls and DTMF calls: s >...
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Features View Call Times s > D Call History> Call Times Scroll to Received, Dialed, or Call Times, and press Select. View Data Times s > D Call History > Data Times Scroll to Recent Data Session or All Data Sessions and press Select, then scroll to Internal Data Session, External Data Session, or Total Time, and press Select.
Bluetooth™ Wireless Connections Note: See also “Bluetooth™ Connections” on page 18. Features Make Phone Visible to Other Device Allow an unknown Bluetooth device to discover your phone: s > G Settings > Connection > Bluetooth > Setup Find Me Phone Features Features Connect to Recognized Device Connect to a recognized handsfree...
Features Edit Device Properties Edit the properties of a recognized device: s > G Settings > Connection > Bluetooth > Device History > Edit Set Bluetooth Options Set your phone’s Bluetooth options: s > G Settings > Connection > Bluetooth > Setup Handsfree Features Note: The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in...
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Features Auto Answer (car kit or headset) Automatically answer calls when connected to a car kit or headset: s > G Settings > Car Settings or Headset > Auto Answer Voice Dial (headset) Enable voice dial with headset send/end key: s >...
Data and Fax Calls Features Data Settings Specify call type for next call: s > G Settings > Connection > Incoming Call Select Normal, Data In Only, or Fax In Only. Send Data or Fax Connect your phone to the device, then place the call through the device application.
Personal Organizer Features Features Add Datebook Event Add an event to the datebook: s > I Tools > Datebook > day Press Options, then scroll to New and press Select. View Datebook Event View or edit event details: s > I Tools > Datebook > day Press s, then scroll to the event and press Event Reminder Press View to view an event reminder.
Features Create Voice Record s > I Tools > Voice Records > [New Voice Record] Note: Recording phone calls is subject to varying state and federal laws regarding privacy and recording of conversations. Play Voice Record s > I Tools > Voice Records Scroll to the voice_record you wish to play and press s.
News and Entertainment Features Launch Micro-Browser Start a micro-browser session: s > H VXL Mobile Browser Manage Pictures s > E My Stuff > Pictures To view a picture, scroll to the picture title and press s. Press Options to open the Pictures Menu, which can include the following options: Send in Message, Apply As, New, Details, Change Details, Rename, Delete, Mark, Mark All,...
Go to www.motorola.com/consumer/support, where you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at 1-800-331-6456 (United States), 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).
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• Remove the battery and inspect it to confirm that it has a “Motorola Original” hologram; • If there is no hologram, the battery is not a Motorola battery; • If there is a hologram, replace the battery and retry charging...
Important: Motorola’s warranty does not cover damage to the phone caused by non-Motorola batteries and/or chargers. Warning: Use of a non-Motorola battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Proper and safe battery disposal and recycling: Proper battery disposal is not only important for safety, it benefits the environment.
Specific Absorption Rate Data This model wireless phone meets the SAR Data government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
2. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product. manner to the extent allowed by law. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise,...
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AGPS Performance Tips • Go outside and away from underground locations, covered vehicles, structures with metal or concrete roofs, tall buildings, and foliage. Indoor performance might improve if you move closer to windows, but some window sun shielding films can block satellite signals. •...
If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or Safety Information approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting. Using accessories not supplied or approved by Motorola may cause your mobile device to exceed RF energy exposure guidelines.
• ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than 20 centimeters (8 inches) from the implantable medical device when the mobile device is turned ON. • DO NOT carry the mobile device in the breast pocket. • Use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to minimize the potential for interference.
Symbol Definition Do not let your battery, charger, or mobile device get wet. Listening at full volume to music or voice through a headset may damage your hearing. Batteries & Chargers Caution: Improper treatment or use of batteries may present a danger of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
FCC ID in the format FCC-ID:xxxxxx on the product label. Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.21.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Use & Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: Use & Care liquids of any kind Don’t expose your phone to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture.
Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants its telephones, pagers, messaging devices, and consumer and professional two-way radios (excluding commercial, government or industrial radios)
(c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or...
What Will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola product. Registering permits us to contact you for product or software updates and allows you to subscribe to updates on new products or special promotions. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.
Caring for the Environment by Recycling This symbol on a Motorola product means the product should Recycling Information not be disposed of with household waste. Disposal of your Mobile Device and Accessories Please do not dispose of mobile devices or electrical accessories (such as chargers, headsets, or batteries) with your household waste.
If you choose to use your mobile device while driving, remember the following tips: • Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its features such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road.
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Motorola Original handsfree accessories available today. • Position your mobile device within easy reach. Be able to access your mobile device without removing your eyes from the road. If you receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voicemail answer it for you.
Index Numerics 1-touch dial using 49 1X indicator 24 accessories 4 alarm clock 68 alert downloading 53 setting 40 turning off 7, 8, 45 ALI indicators 43 all sound off indicator 25 animation downloading 53 screen saver 41 viewing 70 wallpaper 41 answering a call 7, 41 automatic location...
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Call Failed, Number Busy message 45 call history 46 camera taking a photo 12 capitalization, changing 30 car kit 65 character chart 31 codes changing 37 default 7, 37, 39 forgetting 39 Contacts 1-touch dial 49 attaching 2 numbers 48 dialing a number 54 editing an entry 55 ringtone 56...
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1X 24 ALI 43 all sounds off 25 data call, embedded BREW 24 digital 24 E911 24 location 24 message 25 message waiting 17 missed call 48 no service 24 roaming 24 signal strength 24 sound on & vibrate on 25 text case 30 text entry method 30 TTY 24...
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number viewing your number 9 numbers, entering 34 optional accessory 4 optional feature 4 outbox 53 passwords. See codes phone alert, setting 40 alert, turning off 7, 8, 45 answer options 41 automatic location information 43 codes 37 flip 8 location 43 locking 38 Index...
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forgetting 39 send key 7, 46 signal strength indicator 24 silent alert, setting 40 silent ring alert, setting 8 soft keys functions 23 sound downloading 53 sound on & vibrate on indicator 25 speak Contact list entry 43 Speaker On message 36 speakerphone automatic answer 66 speakerphone, external...
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